Observation: Photinus ignitus
Primary Observer:
Renaldo Browne
Event Date:
2024-06-15
Status:
Unverified
Survey
Site Name:
THE WOODS HABITAT (2024)
Province/State:
Virginia
Event Date:
2024-06-15
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
21:24
End Time:
08:34
Number of Observers:
One
Primary Observer:
Renaldo Browne
Additional Observers:
N/A
target_species_genus:
photinus
target_species_species:
ignitus
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Woodland/Forest - Trees dominant, and in the over-story
Habitat Type Notes:
Elevation (meters):
0
Area Searched (hectares):
25
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: No
Street Lights: No
Buildings: No
Street Lights: No
Buildings: No
Artificial Light Types
Sky Glow (diffuse illumination in the sky): No
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): No
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): No
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): No
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): No
Artificial Light Notes:
Observation
Observation Type:
With Flash Data
Number Observed:
11-50
genus:
photinus
Species:
ignitus
Observation Notes:
THE WOODS HABITAT (2024)
Most of the firefly activity was around 2 to 3 feet in height above the ground.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:24
Last Flash Time:
21:33
First Flash Temp (F):
87 Degrees F.
Last Flash Temp (F):
87 Degrees F.
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
One flash in a one second period.
Flash Duration:
About two seconds
Flash Interval:
About two to three seconds.
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
Most of the firefly flashes were in the tree area, some were just above the ground.
Male Flash Behavior:
One flash about every 3 seconds or so.
Female Flash Behavior:
None observed.
